Master Information Block in LTE

  After initial synchronization of UE with the network, it starts to receive information blocks where the first and most essential one is Master Information Block. It carries less, but important information to UE from the network. MIB (Master Information READ MORE

Information Blocks in LTE

There are another key factors in LTE which similar items are known from legacy networks. System Information Blocks and Master Information Block. These information messages are sent by the network to UE to keep it updated about cell selection, cell READ MORE

UE X2AP IDs

During handover procedure over X2 interface, an identifier is used to exchange control messages between source and target eNodeB. This identifier is known as “UE X2AP ID” and used to distinguish control messages for the UE which is handing over READ MORE

UE S1AP IDs

Let’s imagine, how many simultaneous users can be connected to an eNodeB, of course it can be 100-150 users even more. But there is only one S1 interface between eNodeB and MME which is known as S1-MME interface. This interface READ MORE

GUTI

Globally Unique Temporary Identifier or with shortened version GUTI is allocated to a UE by the MME when the UE attaches to the Network. And it is used instead of the IMSI to identify the UE. When the UE attaches READ MORE

IMSI

International Mobile Subscriber Identity or with abbreviated version IMSI is used to globally identify a mobile subscriber. When a user purchases a SIM or a USIM and subscribes to a mobile network, a built-in unique number is registered in the network READ MORE

PLMN

Public Land Mobile Network Identifier or with abbreviated version PLMN is a combination of MCC and MNC. It is unique value and globally used to identify the mobile network that a user subscribed. MCC: Mobile Country Code is used in READ MORE

Throughput Calculation in LTE

It is recommended to read OFDMA/SC-FDMA sections to clearly understand throughput calculation in LTE. Let’s assume, the UE is in good radio condition and its capability is available for 150 Mbps for downlink and 50 Mbps for uplink. In good READ MORE